Professional skills development
When you join the department, you’ll have access to a wide range of induction and training programs. We’ll help you build your expertise through in-person and online training, short courses, and self-paced learning.
Our offerings include:
- development programs, including practical courses on communication, management and policy
- cultural capability and diversity training
- a dedicated platform to help you plan and track your learning
- access to Australian Public Service (APS) and departmental online learning resources
- individual development plans to grow your skills and experience
- access to over 20,000 LinkedIn Learning courses
- access to a formal mentoring program.
Studies assistance
We offer a generous studies assistance scheme that can cover up to 100% of your course fees if the study relates to your role. You can apply for up to 7.5 hours of study leave per week. Extra leave is available for employees who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, have disability or come from a non-English speaking background.
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
We’re committed to offering meaningful opportunities to enhance the career development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We regularly review the programs on offer to ensure they meet the needs of our department and participants.
Programs we currently support include:
- APS First Nations Graduate Certificate
- Jawun APS Secondment Program
- A range of career pathways and programs
- Sir Roland Wilson Pat Turner Scholarship.
Postgraduate study, talent, and secondment programs
You’ll have access to a range of postgraduate programs, talent initiatives, and secondment opportunities.
Some examples include:
- ANU National Security College Development Programs
- IPAA Future Leaders Program
- Jawun APS Secondment Program
- Sir Roland Wilson PhD Scholarship
- Sir Roland Wilson Pat Turner Scholarship Program
- University of Canberra Place Based, Policy, Programs and Evaluation Program.
We also support your growth through formal career pathways and programs.